UNCW men’s basketball wins the CAA championship that goes to the NCAA tournament on the way

Washington, dc. (Wect) – For the first time since 2017, the Seahawks are on the way to the NCAA tournament.

The ‘Hawks defeated Delaware 76-72 in the tournament game of the Coastal Athletic Association tournament on Tuesday evening to secure their place in a large dance.

“It means everything for our city to bring a trophy back. We hadn’t won it since 2017,” said head coach Takayo Siddle after the game. “We are a very proud university, a very proud basketball program and to be at the top again.”

The victory was in three days after earlier victories against Hampton and Charleston, the thirdly of Uncw.

The Seahawks used a run in the first half to bring a lead of eightpoints into the half, but the blue chickens with 12 seed gathered back. UNCW was able to ward off the pressure and use some late free throws to ensure victory. Four different players recorded double -digit points, and eight contributed considerable minutes.

“It’s about Uncw tonight. It’s about these boys. What an incredible game that was, we could have wild at any time, but we didn’t do it. We were resilient all year round when things did not go well, we just fought ourselves in confusion, ”said Siddle.

Siddle said he was into the tournament that the Hawks had a chip on their shoulder and concentrated on the tournament of one game after another. This mentality paid off when the team earned a new trophy, which had reduced networks in the carefirst and beat the ticket for March Madness.

“We just didn’t feel respected and we had something to prove,” he said. “This is a group of people who are outsiders who have worked hard for everything we have, and I’m so proud of them. I am so proud of this team and this program. “

Now the Seahawks will wait to hear where you end up on Sunday while looking for your first NCAA tournament victory for over two decades.

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